Thomas Edison Quote Shirt "JUNK" - 100% Cotton Unisex Medium Weight T-Shirt
“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” — Thomas Edison
This unisex t-shirt is made for makers, tinkerers, collectors, and creative minds who see potential where others see clutter. Whether you’re elbow-deep in a workshop, wandering a flea market, or simply living your best junk-loving life, this shirt is a comfortable reminder that innovation rarely starts from scratch.
Designed for everyday wear, this tee features a soft, breathable feel with a relaxed unisex fit that works for all bodies. It’s easy to style, easy to live in, and sturdy enough to keep up with long days of creating, collecting, and imagining what could be.
Designed in Louisville, Kentucky by ilex.lapis, artist and proprietor of The Salvage Emporium, this shirt reflects a love for invention, reuse, and the beauty of imperfect materials. Wear it as a quiet declaration of your creative spirit—and your unapologetic appreciation for a good pile of junk.
Product features
- 100% cotton body (solid colors) with medium-weight 180 g/m² fabric for year-round comfort
- Tubular knit without side seams for a smooth, waste-reducing build
- Twill shoulder tape and ribbed knit collar to preserve shape and resist stretching
- Dual printing: DTF for sleeve/inner neck details and DTG for main artwork, ensuring crisp, detailed designs
- Tear-away label, Oeko-Tex certified, ethically sourced US cotton and 2-year EU warranty
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric
Without side seams
Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit collar without seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fiber composition
Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua
Dual Printing Techniques
Sleeve prints (for Print Clever and Underground Threads) and inner neck labels are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, the remaining print areas are produced with Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
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